Isamu Noguchi Furniture
Japanese, American, 1904-1988
A sculptor, painter, ceramicist and furniture and lighting designer, Isamu Noguchi was one of the most prolific and protean creative forces of the 20th century and a key figure in the development of organic modernism. Noguchi’s sculptures and designs — his chairs and tables as well as his timeless Akari lamp and other lighting fixtures — share a common spirit: one of lyrical abstraction, tempo and flow and harmonious balance.
Noguchi was born in Los Angeles to an American mother and Japanese father, and spent most of his childhood in Japan. He returned to the United States at age 13, went to high school in Indiana and enrolled at Columbia University to study medicine. At the same time, he took night courses in sculpture.
Within three months, Noguchi left college to pursue art full time. Noguchi was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1927 and traveled to Paris to work under Constantin Brancusi. It marked a turning point. Inspired by Brancusi, Noguchi embraced abstraction and began to sculpt in the expressive, rhythmic style that would be the hallmark of his work.
Once back in New York, Noguchi was introduced to design by what would become a lifelong collaboration creating sets for choreographer Martha Graham. His first industrial designs were in Bakelite: the sleek Measured Time kitchen timer created circa 1932, and his famed Zenith Radio Nurse intercom, from 1937.
Ten years later, Herman Miller introduced Noguchi’s now-iconic glass-topped coffee table with an articulated wooden base. His washi paper and bamboo Akari light sculptures, handmade in Japan, debuted in 1951. In the late 1950s, Noguchi designed for Knoll, creating such pieces as his dynamic Cyclone table and rocking stool.
For collectors, Noguchi’s furniture and lighting designs remain his most accessible work — they have the same power and presence that Noguchi brought to his art.
Find vintage Isamu Noguchi floor lamps, table lamps, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Period: Late 20th Century
Creator: Isamu Noguchi
Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 55A Pendant Lamp, a design masterpiece that transcends generations. Created in 1951...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Paper
Midcentury Isamu Noguchi Nos "30D" Pendant Produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and NOS model "30D" pedant designed by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki & Co, Japan in from the early 1980s. In great original condition and it has never been used. We u...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 30P: Timeless Elegance in Illumination
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Infuse your living space with timeless elegance using the Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 30P. Crafted by the visionary Isamu Noguchi and e...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 33N Pendant Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp, model 33N, designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradi...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Washi Paper Akari 3x Table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table lamp, model 1X, designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradition...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Modern Akari 1A table Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Akari 1A lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi.
In good condition.
Edition signed with stamped manufacturer's mark.
Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) was one of the 20th...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Floor Lamp, Japan circa 1990
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Culver City, CA
Japan circa 1990
Model BB3-X3 Bamboo base circa 1990 with new shade from the Noguchi Museum
18.25”w x 18.25”d x 65.5”h
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1990s Japanese Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 36N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 36N designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp: Timeless Japanese Elegance
By Isamu Noguchi, Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Akari 45D Pendant Lamp, a design masterpiece that transcends generations. Created in 1951 and expertly manufactured by Ozeki & C...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Paper
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Paper Akari 26A Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
26A ceiling lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the traditional p...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp Model 30A Akari
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 30A designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 40DL: A Symphony of Light and Tradition
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Introduce an exquisite blend of tradition and contemporary design to your space with the Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 40DL. Meticulously desig...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Vintage Akari Model 1N Light Sculpture Table Lamp By Isamu Noguchi, Japan 1980s
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Akari model 1N light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with Noguchi Akari manufacturer’s stamp. Akari light sculptures by Isamu ...
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1970s Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Steel
Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 33X: A Timeless Illumination
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of the Isamu Noguchi Pendant Lamp Model 33X. Designed by the acclaimed sculptor Isamu Noguchi and...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern Large Akari Bamboo Washi Paper Floor Lamp 22N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
22N table lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the traditional pr...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari Ceiling Lamp 31N
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pendant lamp model 31N designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the tradit...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Mid-Century Modern 70XL Pendant Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp, model 70XL, designed by Isamu Noguchi.
Manufactured by Ozeki & Company Ltd. (Japan.)
Bamboo ribbing structure covered by washi paper manufactured according to the trad...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi UF4-L8 Floor Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
This is a 1980's Isamu Nochi Lamp purchased in Italy in the same period. The model which was designed by the American/Japanese sculptor is named UF4-L8; the shade is washi paper on b...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Bamboo
Vintage Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Side Table
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Cyclone Side Table
This mid century modern side table has an eye-catching steel wire silhouette an...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Isamu Noguchi Akari Table Lamp 3X 1980s Production
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Isamu Noguchi Akari table lamp model 3X, early 1980s production, from an estate in DC. I.Noguchi stamped shade, along with Moon and Sun logo and Japan underneath, US wired 11...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Steel
Pair of Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Pendants "35x" in Paper by Ozeki & Co Ltd 1970
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare, all original and important pair of light pendant in washi paper and bamboo model "35X" designed by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki & Co. Ltd Japan, 1970s. In good orig...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Mid Century Pendant Model "45x" in Paper by Ozeki & Co. Ltd, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare, all original and important light pendant in washi paper and bamboo model "45X" designed by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki & Co. Ltd Japan, 1970s. In good original con...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi, Akari Light Sculpture, Bamboo, Paper, Iron, Japan, 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in High Point, NC
A washi paper, bamboo and black-painted iron light sculpture or floor lamp, designed by Isamu Noguchi and produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd, Japan, c. 1970s.
Overall Dimensions (inches)...
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1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Iron
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp BB2-45XN
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A 1990s production of the Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, BB2 base with 45XN shade. Overall in great condition, some light discoloration on the shade, some patina on the metal base. wired ...
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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp BB1 base with 30F shade
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Seattle, WA
A 1980s production of the Isamu Noguchi Table Lamp, BB1 base with 30F shade. Overall in great condition, some light discoloration on the shade, some patina on the metal base. wired 1...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Bamboo, Paper
Original Vintage Isamu Noguchi 4N Light Sculpture Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Victoria, BC
Model 4N light sculpture designed by Isamu Noguchi. This piece is believed to date from the late 1970s. It is in excellent condition with original wiring and socket.
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1970s Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Vintage Akari 4N Light Sculpture Lamp by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Akari
Located in Chalk Hill, PA
Vintage Akari 4N light sculpture lamp by Isamu Noguchi. Late 20th century "Gemini" model. Shade is in overall good vintage condition with aging spots throughout. The Akari lamps prov...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Midcentury Pendants Models "45x" & "35x" by Ozeki & Co. Ltd 1970s
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare trio of all original washi paper and bamboo pendants designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1971 and produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd in the early 1970s. Two "35x" models and one "45x", all m...
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1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Bamboo, Paper
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33X on T Base, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Akari model “33X” on “T” base by Isamu Noguchi
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal & plate base in cast iron and black la...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Akari 33X, Ozeki, 1951
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
An Akari model "33X" by the artist Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988)
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims
Structure in black lacquered metal
Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company, Gif...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi Floor Light, Akari UF3-Q, Washi Paper Shade with Black Spheres
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
An Akari light sculpture, model UF3-Q, designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951, and manufactured by Ozeki & Co. in Gifu, Japan.
Comprising a coated metal folding tripod base, with remov...
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1980s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Metal
Isamu Noguchi: Aspects of a Sculptors Practice -Tim Threlfall- 1st Edition, 1992
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by Seagull Books, Sussex, England 1992.
A survey of Isamu Noguchi's practice by celebrated sculptor Tim Threlfall, who explores some of the elements - such as collaboration, the environment and humanism - that are crucial to Noguchi’s work. The author examines Noguchi’s work with all its multiplicity of meaning from his wonderful Akari to his set designs for the choreographer Martha Graham. In particular, his many conversations with the artist allow great insight into this most complex of modern sculptors...
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1990s British Mid-Century Modern Isamu Noguchi Furniture
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Paper
Isamu Noguchi furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Isamu Noguchi furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Isamu Noguchi furniture, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Isamu Noguchi were created in the mid-century modern style in japan during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ozeki & Co. Ltd., La Gardo Tackett, and Akari. Prices for Isamu Noguchi furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $69,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,745.
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